Tag: writing

Create A Personal Accessibility Checklist for Low Vision

Create A Personal Accessibility Checklist for Low Vision

Learn how to create an informal personal accessibility checklist for low vision and determine if an app or website is accessible for a specific student

April Fool’s Day Prank Lessons For Low Vision Assistive Technology

April Fool’s Day Prank Lessons For Low Vision Assistive Technology

Practical and positive creative prank ideas for introducing low vision assistive technology concepts with humor on April Fool’s Day and beyond

My Most-Used Keyboard Shortcuts For Academic Writing

My Most-Used Keyboard Shortcuts For Academic Writing

Time saving keyboard shortcuts for academic writing and formatting papers in APA Style with Microsoft Word, a vital skill for students with visual impairments!

Dictation and Audio-Based Assistive Technology For Writing

Dictation and Audio-Based Assistive Technology For Writing

(Mostly) free assistive technology for writing and audio-based resources that incorporate dictation and read aloud for auditory access

Secret Microsoft Office Accessibility Features I Use Every Day

Secret Microsoft Office Accessibility Features I Use Every Day

When I wrote the first version of this post in 2019, I included seven accessibility features most people didn’t realize existed in Microsoft Office products, many of which I had learned about during my time as a Microsoft intern. Since then, Microsoft Office has added…

Digital Rulers For Dysgraphia and Low Vision

Digital Rulers For Dysgraphia and Low Vision

When I was working on adapting a math worksheet for one of my classes, I noticed that it was challenging to keep track of scratch work and problems written in a vertical layout with double vision. I was looking for a way to draw lines…

How I Write Research Papers On Accessibility Topics

How I Write Research Papers On Accessibility Topics

Learning how to write research papers and essays can be overwhelming for students with low vision or print disabilities that impact access to standard print. Students who are interested in exploring topics related to disability may experience difficulties with finding sources in accessible formats on…

Apple Pencil Customizations For Writing With Low Vision

Apple Pencil Customizations For Writing With Low Vision

As a student with low vision and dysgraphia, I love using my iPad along with an Apple Pencil to help with writing tasks, drawing, and completing assignments for my classes, especially since my handwriting is neater on an iPad compared to paper. Because the white…

How I Use The Apple Pencil With Low Vision

How I Use The Apple Pencil With Low Vision

How I use the Apple Pencil with low vision and dysgraphia for school, writing, work, and for other tasks on an 11-inch iPad.

Model UN Disability Accommodations For Low Vision

Model UN Disability Accommodations For Low Vision

Examples of Model UN disability accommodations for low vision and ways to use assistive technology for participating in Model UN with visual impairment

Highlighting Information With Low Vision

Highlighting Information With Low Vision

I rely a lot on color for labeling information, so highlighters and colored overlays are a helpful tool for locating text or making it easier to see, especially when it comes to making information stand out against a bright white background. Here is a list…

How I Access PowerPoints with Microsoft Sway

How I Access PowerPoints with Microsoft Sway

As a student with low vision, I sometimes have trouble reading the PowerPoint slides that my instructors post on the course website or share with me so I can follow along with class. Things like small font sizes and multi-column layouts are great for presenting…